FOCUS FEATURE OF THE MONTH: The Great Diet Debate

• Dozen Dieting Flavors: The world is divided into twelve types of dieters. Which kind of dieter are you? by B. Schreiber
• The Weight Loss Study and I: In a last ditch attempt at losing weight, Paula Steen joins a Harvard weight loss study tracking the success of 4 types of diets. Which one will help her lose the most weight? By Paula Steen
• The Eating Hobby: What do you do when eating becomes your hobby? By Bashi Gruber




REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES:

• It’s Never Too Late: She doubted she would ever meet her bashert. He had slipped by her long ago. Would they ever be reunited? A true story that gives hope to us all in the midst of today’s shidduch crisis. by Batya Rudell
• Blood Money: Restitution money – how can any sum compensate for the loss of her family? By Shayna Hunt





Tu BiShvat

• Our Family Tree: No, it’s not a timeless record of our glorious past, but it’s still a very much loved member of our family — our lemon tree. by Mindy (Gurt) Rafalowitz
• 4 Views of a Tree: Some of the wonders of nature. by Esther Heller




NEW COLUMN: Your Garden: Clean the air inside your house with indoor plants. by Rudy Ursem

PARENTING AND EDUCATION: Entering the Unknown: She knew something was different about this baby. And she was right. Now what? By Rachel Levine

INSPIRATION: Coming Full Circle: The subtle and amazing effects of the parshas hashavua on our daily lives. by Leah Rubashi

YOUR HORIZONS MINI-MAGAZINE: Pomegranates — Superfood or Superhype? Are they really as healthful as claimed, or is it all marketing? by Sara Bonchek